prosperous age

Chapter 600 Chapter 599 Arresting Hai Rui
Wei Guangde always thought that he was the soul of their class, as long as they didn't get in touch through him, the others couldn't do anything.

But in the end, it obviously made him understand that he still thought too much.

Even though he found excuses for not going to the party that night, it still didn't change the overall situation.

I don't know what they said, but within two days, Wei Shiliang impeached Zhang Yongming for his abuse of power by the censor in the past two years, accusing him of dereliction of duty in the Zuodu censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and negligence in responding to the dispatched officials. Each tour is managed by the censor.

A few months ago, because of the impeachment of Cen Yongbin in Nanjing, Emperor Jiajing asked the Metropolitan Procuratorate to strictly manage the censors in various places, especially after they returned to Beijing to check whether there was any problem of bending the law for personal gain during the inspection tour.

Wei Shiliang's impeachment memorial was not very powerful, but it made Zhang Yongming lose face.

Zhang Yongming has always been strict with himself since he became the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Zhang Ke and others who were impeached by the Yamen, in fact, he also knows the details.

Emperor Jiajing's share of the award, he can only suffer from being dumb.

There is no way, whoever made the party involved is Xu Jie and Xu Shoufu.

And in a small matter, the officials from the seventh rank dared to tear off that layer of scars, which made Zhang Yongming feel greatly offended.

According to the usual practice, after learning of Wei Shiliang's impeachment, Zhang Yongming packed up his things and went back to the mansion directly, waiting for the court's result.

But they were all in their sixties, Zhang Yongming was angry, and unexpectedly fell ill immediately after returning home.

In the afternoon, Wei Guangde received a note from Yu Wang's mansion at the value room, asking him to go back, because Yu Wang had something to ask him.

At this time, Wei Guangde still didn't know how to go home and was bedridden at all. He just thought that Wei Shiliang, Hu Rugui, Hu Yingjia and others had already been known by Prince Yu's mansion, and asked him to go back and explain.

In fact, not only the 35-year Jiajing Scholars participated in the party that night, but also Wei Shiliang and other Jiajing 38-year Jinshi, but their positions were all in the sixth division.

It's no wonder that Ouyang Yijing got the news in advance and came to prevent Wei Guangde from going.

In the sixth department, before he arranged for Ouyang Yijing to enter, Wei Guangde didn't know this yamen at all. He thought it was the place where the emperor arranged for his supporters to earn qualifications.

The power to supervise the court is mainly carried out by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

But after that, they played impeachment every now and then, and finally let Wei Guangde know the power of this yamen.

No wonder it is said that Ke Dao officials are mad dogs, they can bite people at will.

What Ke Dao said was that they were all procuratorates, and what officials said was the six departments.

After Wei Guangde finished today's school books, he left the school record hall a little earlier and went directly to Yu Wang's mansion. After seeing Yu Wang, he knew that Zhang Yongming, who had packed his things and returned home in the morning, had fallen ill.

"What happened to Hu Yingjia and the others, you didn't know anything about it beforehand?"

King Yu frowned and looked at Wei Guangde, and asked this question again.

Gao Gong and Xu Jie had some conflicts, it was in private, Yu Wang knew some, but not fully understood, so in Yu Wang's mind, Xu Jie's people were all supporting him, let alone the Metropolitan Procuratorate Such an important Yamen.

But this time when Li Fang reported that Wei Shiliang impeached Zhang Yongming for dereliction of duty, he was only slightly surprised, but when Li Fang said that Wei Shiliang was a military officer, King Yu immediately thought of Wei Guangde.

Yes, what he was thinking of was not Ouyang Yijing, but Wei Guangde.

"There is a gap between Shan Loan and Mr. Zhang?"

At that time, King Yu asked this question and was very surprised by it.

In fact, what King Yu didn't say was that Master Gao had conflicts with Xu Jie, and now Wei Guangde also had a rift with Zhang Yongming, as if he and Xu Jie had a bit of a disagreement.

However, after arranging Li Fang's in-depth investigation, it was discovered that Wei Guangde did not seem to be seen behind him, but they noticed Hu Yingjia and others, so King Yu sent someone to post a post to Wei Guangde, asking him to come to the palace. He wanted to know more about this thing.

"Your Highness, I heard some rumors about this beforehand, but I can't say I know the details."

Therefore, Wei Guangde told King Yu about the fact that he was stopped by Ouyang Yijing when he was invited by Hu Yingjia and Hu Rugui two days ago.

"So Ouyang told you at the time that Erhu was recruiting people to impeach Mr. Zhang."

After hearing what Wei Guangde said, King Yu asked.

"Yes, but based on Mr. Zhang's political achievements over the years, it's not like they can succeed in impeachment out of nothing, and His Majesty will never fail to see the achievements Mr. Zhang has made since he took charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

Wei Guangde replied hastily.

"But it's hard to say now."

"Why?"

Hearing what King Yu said suddenly, Wei Guangde said in surprise.

"He fell ill. He was in his sixties. When he asked the imperial doctor, he said it was a disease of old age. If he didn't have an attack, he would be fine like an ordinary person. But once an attack occurs, his bones will continue to weaken, and it is difficult to recover."

King Yu said in a low voice.

"That is to say, no matter how His Majesty criticizes him, Master Zhang will definitely retire from his post and return to his hometown for retirement."

It was only at this time that Wei Guangde understood the purpose of King Yu calling him back. Knowing his position is a very important factor. In fact, there is also the issue of the leadership of the Metropolitan Procuratorate after Zhang Yongming left the capital.

The current King Yu is also more and more wanting to arrange for friendly people to control some important yamen in the court, just like when Emperor Jiajing appointed Yan Song, as long as Yan Song proposed candidates, Emperor Jiajing would generally approve them.

Emperor Jiajing trusted Yan Song, and he asked for anything, and as support, the emperor naturally asked Yan Song for anything.

"Then His Highness means that you plan to fight for this position?"

Although Wei Guangde didn't have any malice towards Zhang Yongming, he didn't have much kindness, but he still felt that he was a good person in his heart, so he had to send him off when he left Beijing.

Speaking of which, Zhang Yongming is also one of his immediate bosses.

"Who will go? There is no one in the lonely hand who can push out to fight for this position."

King Yu looked at Wei Guangde amusedly, and said to himself, how can you not know the people around him?
Chen Yiqin is quite qualified, but he is doing a good job in the Ministry of Rites now, and in the future he can use this place as a springboard to spy on the position of cabinet scholar.

In fact, it can't be said to be spying, as long as he takes that position, people like Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen, Zhang Juzheng, and Wei Guangde must be brought into the cabinet.

It's interesting to think about it. When I was in Yuwang's mansion, when something happened and I didn't understand it, I called them together in the main room to discuss and try to solve it.

When I sat in that position, the cabinet meeting, I sat on it, and they were still below, but the discussion was no longer those things in the past, but the real national affairs.

Since they are going to be admitted to the cabinet, they must only go to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials, and the last time is the position of the Minister of Taichang Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, there is really no need to let them go.

"Your Highness, in fact, Brother Yifu and Brother Zhengfu certainly don't need to go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but there is no guarantee that there will be no suitable person for their friends in the same year."

Wei Guangde looked at King Yu and said, "They have been in office for a long time. Most of their friends are in high positions in the same year, but they are different from mine in the same year. Most of them are still in the positions of chief ministers and doctors in various ministries."

"Yes, what you said is right, Gu almost forgot."

King Yu also understood when he was reminded by Wei Guangde, whether it was Wei Guangde, Chen Yiqin, or Yin Shizhen, there were such a group of people gathered around them.

No matter whether they are to get close to him or not, they are valued by Chen, Yin and others anyway, otherwise they would not become friends.

Appropriately, giving them a little chance will also expand the influence of Chen Yiqin, Yin Shizhen and others, and more people will surround them, just like Wei Guangde's position in the group of Jinshi in Jiajing 35 years ago.

"Li Fang, please write a note to Yiqin and Shizhen to ask if there is a suitable candidate for the position of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. We can fight for it."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Fang agreed, but inadvertently glanced at Wei Guangde when she left to go out.

"A few days ago, your fellow villager Ouyang Yijing asked Guangdong and Guangxi to set up a governor, and then the governor was abolished because the admiral asked the government. Now that the place is troubled, please restore the governor to Guangdong.

It is also said that the commander-in-chief of Guangxi used to be the governor of Liuguan, but later he used the honored officials and the governor's office to be stationed in Wuzhou as a local annoyance. Is it your intention that the governor of the exile official will move the town to Guangxi Province? "

Of course, Wei Guangde had read the memorial beforehand, and even revised some texts, mainly to accuse Wu Jijue of being corrupt and incompetent.

But now when King Yu asked, Wei Guangde naturally had to answer.

"Zhao Bingran used Yu Dayou to suppress Li Yayuan. Although the battle report has not yet come back, it is just a matter of effort. The credit can be earned sooner or later. It's just that he has just been resigned and where he works. It is difficult to find a place to accommodate him."

Wei Guangde didn't talk about Guangdong and Guangxi, but only talked about Yu Dayou's contribution and official position. King Yu naturally understood the meaning of Ouyang Yijing's memorial.

The fact that Wei Guangde dared to speak about this matter in Prince Yu's mansion was because Yu Dayou had a good impression on King Yu, otherwise he would not have dared to speak up about it with his courage.

"Ah."

Yu Wang nodded, understood the meaning and said with a smile: "As far as I know, the Ministry of Officials followed what they said, and planned to go up and change the temporary governor of Guangdong to the admiral's military gate to be the governor of Guangdong, Guangxi, military affairs, food and payment, governor of Guangxi, and the governor of Guangdong. To change back to the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.

However, the position of Chief Military Officer may have to be recommended by Zhao Bingran after the war in Guangdong is over."

While Wei Guangde was chatting with King Yu in Yuwang Mansion, in Xiyuan Yongshou Palace, Emperor Jiajing was summoning four cabinet ministers.

"I don't care how many troubles Cheng Shoujie encounters, the Yan family's silver has to be transported back to the capital."

At this moment, Emperor Jiajing had realized that something was wrong.

Before Cheng Shoujie checked the account books of Yan's family and found out that there were more than two million taels of silver, but how much silver has not been handed over until now.

"The matter of rebuilding the new palace cannot be delayed. Don't tell me that the imperial court has no money. Then the Yan family's money will be transported back to the capital."

Emperor Jiajing's lingering anger was still there, and his face was flushed as he stared down at the four cabinet ministers who bowed their heads and accepted his admonition.

"Your Majesty, on the Jiangxi side, the cabinet has urged several times. Cheng Shoujie replied that the transfer of dirty money by officials from all over the country was very delayed. He gathered a batch and sent people to the capital immediately. He didn't dare to delay at all."

"I don't listen to these, I just ask when the money will arrive.

It has been five days since the new palace was built to pray for blessings in the Ziji Hall, and there is no possibility of delay. When you go down, you will send a note to the Ministry of Industry and let them start work.

As for the fee, the user department will bear it first, and when the Jiangxi fined silver arrives, it will be replenished to the household department from the silver that should be put into the internal warehouse.

I also don't want to hear or see someone saying that I wasted gold and silver and wantonly built palaces and temples. "

Emperor Jiajing threatened, "Go down."

Watching the cabinet ministers withdraw from the Yongshou Palace coldly, Emperor Jiajing was a little furious for no reason at this time, but he didn't vent it.

"Huang Jin."

"The servant is here."

"Send a note to Zhu Xixiao, immediately arrest Hai Rui, the head of the household department, and send him to jail, and strictly interrogate who ordered him to write the memorial."

"His Majesty."

"Huh? You want to resist the decree?"

"According to the order."

Soon, Jin Yiwei Zhu Xixiao received the news, and while sending someone to lock down Hai Rui's location, he asked the Sixth Division for a driver's note.

Jin Yiwei doesn't know how to arrest people by order. If there is a driving sticker, it is to arrest people by order. Even if Hai Rui is hiding in the household department, he dares to lead the school captain and Li Shiqiang to break in and arrest people.

Not long after, Huang Jin returned to the hall and reported that the driving sticker from the Sixth Division had been handed over to Jin Yiwei, and that Hai Rui would soon be sent to Fusi Prison in Beizhen.

"What does the Tai Hospital say about Zhang Yongming's illness?"

At this time, Emperor Jiajing asked about the major events that happened today.

Just kidding, Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate got sick from anger, which is not a trivial matter.

What's more, Emperor Jiajing actually trusted Zhang Yongming very much. Although he was recommended by Xu Jie and Pan En, he still focused on the court more often, and he did not find any situation of helping Xu Jie and others for personal gain.

"It's very heavy, I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover."

Huang Jin replied in a low voice.

"Ugh."

Emperor Jiajing just let out a sigh, didn't say much more, just kept moving his hands, and quickly criticized the impeachment memorial.

When Huang Jin got it in his hand and took a look, sure enough.

"Yongming Su said that it was not true that Qingjin accepted bribes, so he continued to serve as before."

Emperor Jiajing directly rejected Wei Shiliang's memorial, denouncing his impeachment as untrue.

Even so, Emperor Jiajing still couldn't deal with Wei Shiliang with this.

It is common practice for officials to hear about things, and if they are punished because of this, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Sixth Division may cause a big fuss.

At this time, the brigade Jinyiwei had already appeared outside the yamen of the household department, and their abnormality quickly attracted the attention of the department of household and several yamen people around.

Not long after, when a Jinyiwei Qianhu appeared and walked directly into the yamen of the household department, the captain of the brigade behind him followed and filed in. Everyone knew that something happened to the household department.

"Your Highness, Your Highness."

Wei Guangde and Yu Wang hadn't talked about the important affairs of the court for a long time, but were talking about the world, researching why there is so much wealth in the world, but why the court has no money.

"Why are you panicking?"

Seeing that Li Fang came in a hurry, King Yu said angrily.

"People from Jinyiwei broke into the household department and took Hai Rui away."

Li Fang hurriedly reported the news he had just received to Yu Wang, which Yu Wang asked him to keep paying attention to.

In fact, King Yu didn't care about Hai Rui's life and death, but what Wei Guangde said had a great influence on him.

Hai Rui, that was left for him by Emperor Jiajing to gain his reputation, now that he is arrested, doesn't it mean that
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